A week in, the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race continues to deliver exciting stories from the field. With the men’s podium set, Michelle Roth closing in on a potential women’s FKT, and riders battling relentless heat and rugged terrain across the Ozarks and Ouachitas, plenty of racing remains. Catch up on the latest in this home-cooked update from Arkansas…
Words by Aaron Arnzen, photos by Monica Foltz and Kai Caddy…